April 11, 2008, 12:07PM

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- Author Robert Zubrin says the first step to breaking the United States' growing dependence on foreign oil is to require that all new vehicles sold in the U.S. have the flexible fuel option. Zubrin, author of "Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil," told a sparse crowd today at Baker College... Full story »

April 11, 2008, 12:00PM

Flint Journal extras Help sought for family of 10 • To help this family, contact the American Red Cross at (810) 232-1401. VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A family of 10 is homeless today after a fire destroyed their home on Hickory Lane in Vienna Township. Clio Area Firefighters responded to the call just before noon Thursday and found the... Full story »

April 11, 2008, 9:56AM

FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- While the Flushing Township Board approved a resolution Thursday to support a millage proposal to help fund police, the debate revealed board members' mixed feelings about the tax increase. Full story »

April 11, 2008, 8:33AM

Editor's note: This article has been corrected from an earlier version, which contained the wrong detour information for a portion of the I-475 construction. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Motorists heading north for vacation are going to hit a snag in their travel plans when the Michigan Department of Transportation cuts off one of their routes. Full story »

April 11, 2008, 8:28AM

FLINT, Michigan -- Flint firefighters and police pulled a body from the Flint River about 8 a.m. today (April 11) just south of the White Building on the northern half of the University of Michigan-Flint campus. Full story »

April 10, 2008, 9:57PM

BURTON, Michigan -- A lot has changed at the corner of Richfield and Genesee roads since 1974, when Martha Merkley donated her farm to the Genesee County Parks and established the Friends of For-Mar Foundation to oversee the For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum. The staff used to drag folding chairs out along the trail so people with special needs... Full story »

April 10, 2008, 9:28PM

GRAND BLANC TWP., Michigan -- Officials from throughout the Genesee County area met Thursday during a town hall meeting designed to inform local community leaders and residents about what organizers call the critical years in children's lives: The years from 10 to 15. The Michigan State University study showed parental influences are strong on youth in this age group. Full story »

April 10, 2008, 9:09PM

Three local organizations have endorsed three candidates for the Flint Board of Education. Vera Perry, Antoinette Lockett and Jennifer Dillard were recommended by the United Teachers of Flint, the Flint Security Association, and the Vocational Technical Association Political Action Committee. Full story »

April 10, 2008, 5:46PM

Feedback: Tell us what will or should happen to Flint city-owned golf courses? FLINT, Michigan -- The city of Flint's golf courses swung into action on Thursday after a delayed start to the season -- but fore how long? Full story »

April 10, 2008, 4:25PM

FLINT, Michigan -- You've got another chance if you want to own one of the historic Manning Street houses. The Flint Cultural Corp. extended the application deadline to 5 p.m. Friday after receiving only one application for the three houses. Full story »

April 10, 2008, 4:17PM

FLINT, Michigan -- The Crim Fitness Foundation has made a fresh offer to purchase the Riverfront Character Inn and given its owner until midnight Friday to accept or reject it. Phil Shaltz, a Crim board member and partner with Uptown Developments, said the offer was made Wednesday and said it should be considered almost a last, best and final proposal. Full story »

April 10, 2008, 4:00PM

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A new charity initiative has hit the green and could allow the Buick Open's charity dollars to reach further than before. Birdies for Buick Open charity drive • To register your nonprofit organization with the Birdies for Buick Open Charities drive, call Mark Serra at (810) 249-3452. Nonprofits must register for the program by May... Full story »